Advice

Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.

A conjunction of the moon with Venus and Jupiter, Chanthaburi, Chanthabur, Thailand, 28 November 2019. Credit: Chakarin Wattanamongkol / Getty Images

Observing guide Upcoming conjunctions and how to see them

How to see the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, 21 December 2020. Credit: Pete Lawrence

Observing guide See the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, 21 December 2020

The Orion constellation. Credit: iStock

Thanksgiving stars Spend this year's holiday with Orion

The Leonid meteor shower as seen from Lampang Thailand. Credit: NirutiStock / Getty Images

Leonids 2020 How to see this year's meteor shower

How to create a stunning skyscape photo. Credit: Brandon Yoshizawa.

Astrophotography guides

Skyscape photography: tips for capturing a stunning night sky

Starlight Xpress Trius Pro 694

Best CCD cameras for astrophotography 2020

Build a guidescope using an old camera lens

Build a guidescope using an old camera lens

How to observe Saturn's moons. Credit: Pete Lawrence

How to observe Saturn’s moons

Eyepieces a beginner's guide

Telescope eyepieces: a beginner’s guide

Commercial ventures are opening up more possibilities for space tourism to become a reality. Credit: 3DSculptor/Getty Images

Want to go to space? Here’s how you can

Though the Moon completes an orbit of Earth in 27.3 days, it takes 29.5 to complete a cycle of phases due to our planet's motion around the Sun. Image Credit: iStock

Top sights to see on the Moon in November 2020

How to photograph Neptune and Triton

Astrophotography guide Photograph Neptune and moon Triton

How to see Uranus, Mars and the other planets in the night sky, November 2020

Observing guide How to see the planets in the night sky: November 2020

Make the most of Mars at opposition in 2020. Find out how to see Mars tonight. Credit:Pete Lawrence

Observing guide How to see Mars in the night sky

How to see Uranus

Observing guide How to see Uranus in the night sky